MONTGOMERY - Attorney General Steve Marshall announced Wednesday that a federal judge’s favorable initial ruling in a voting rights lawsuit against the State of Alabama’s congressional districting plan means there will be no change in Alabama’s congressional district map for the upcoming 2020 U.S. House elections.
From left, Keith Jones, director of the Northwest Alabama Council of Local Governments; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri; Tim Thomas, federal co-chairman of the Appalachian Regional Commission; U.S. Congressman Robert Aderholt; Alabama Power Business Office Manager Melinda Weaver and Jerry Groce, regional manager of the Alabama Department of Human Resources.
MUSCLE SHOALS - The issue of substance abuse goes far beyond just addiction, with a meeting of the minds between local, area, state and federal officials held Wednesday, March 20, in seeking solutions to bridge the gap between recovery and successful placement back into society.
Bear Creek Mayor Tammie Batchelor and Park and Rec/Street Department Supervisor Andrew Welborn emphasize that the Twin Forks campsite area is strictly closed to the public while major renovations and improvements are underway.
BEAR CREEK - “Violators Will Be Prosecuted”, reads a sign that is posted on a new gate at the entrance to the Twin Forks campsites...
Haleyville City Schools Superintendent Dr. Holly Sutherland, left, with Haleyville High School Interim Principal Chere Fetter.
HALEYVILLE - Chere Fetter brings a wealth of experience to the position of Haleyville High School interim principal, effective March 15, for the remainder of the school year...
Alex Lindley, head football coach at Phillips High School in Bear Creek, has resigned his head coaching duties only effective March 22, 2019. He will be teaching, driving a bus, and coaching where needed, according to the Marion County Board of Education.
The old Henry E. McNutt Alfa building was torn down Friday, March 22. The demolition crew had 13th Avenue by the post office closed to perform the task.
HALEYVILLE - A Demolition crew had 13th Avenue by the post office closed Friday, March 22, to tear down the old Alfa building. Motorists are urged to avoid the area for the next several hours.
Standing, from left, Treatment Plant Operator Clifton Rudd, Council Member Roger Fincher, Fire Chief James Rickett, Retired Police Chief Aaron Brown, Police Chief Jerry Cummings, Retired Fire Chief George Gibson, Water Plant Supervisor Johnny Taylor, Water Clerk Suzie Barber, Clerk Tammi Farley, Philip Harbison and Bob Williams. Seated from left, Brittany Ferguson, Harbison’s daughter; Ann Harbison, Allan’s wife; Brent Harbison, Allan’s son and Justin Harbison, Allan’s son.
ARLEY - Two terms is enough for any mayor to serve, once said former Arley Mayor Allan Harbison, who is being remembered by his family and friends not only for having integrity in the mayor’s office, but also being a strong leader by example.
Harbison, 65, who passed away Monday, March 11...
PEBBLE - The Pebble Volunteer Fire Department has posted a notice on their Facebook page regarding how they collect fire dues, after reports of someone in the area going door-to-door claiming to be from the department.
PHIL CAMPBELL - Northwest-Shoals Community College (NW-SCC) students will now have a more seamless and affordable path to the University of North Alabama (UNA) through a newly formed partnership.
WINSTON COUNTY - Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $700,000 grant for a new way to help victims of sexual abuse and violent crime better cope with the fallout and the anxieties that can come with criminal justice proceedings.
MONTGOMERY - By a 28-6 vote, the Alabama Senate has approved Governor Kay Ivey's Rebuild Alabama plan for increased infrastructure funding on day five of a special legislative session the governor called. The Rebuild Alabama plan has now been signed into law by Gov. Ivey.
Instead of being stocked with necessary water, food and other supplies, the storage room is piled high with junk.
BEAR CREEK - The day after a deadly EF-4 tornado wreaked havoc in Lee County- leaving mass destruction and 23 dead in its wake - weather preparedness, or the lack of it, was the major topic for Mayor Tammie Batchelor at the Bear Creek Council’s...
Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill spoke to the Haleyville Rotary Club Thursday, Feb. 28. From left, Ashley Pool, chief operating officer of Lakeland Community Hospital; Merrill; Don Dimond, Haleyville Rotary Club president; Winston County District Judge Mike Newell; Haleyville Mayor Ken Sunseri and Winston County Commission Chairman Roger Hayes.
HALEYVILLE - Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill (R) hopes to have electronic poll books in all 67 counties by the year 2022. What does this mean?
HALEYVILLE - Northwest-Shoals Community College President Glenda Colagross has announced the launch of the new Community Partners Scholarship initiative.
WINSTON COUNTY - Complaints from local businesses about fake money being circulated have resulted in an active investigation by the Winston County Sheriff’s Office.
